2027 Best Value Forensic Chemistry Schools in the Southwest Region
[Forensic Chemistry](/majors/physical-sciences/chemistry/forensic-chemistry/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong forensic chemistry education at a price that pays off.
For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 4 schools to find the best return on investment for forensic chemistry students.
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2027 Best Value Forensic Chemistry Schools in the Southwest Region
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in forensic chemistry, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value Forensic Chemistry Schools
Lamar University earned the #1 spot for value among forensic chemistry schools in the Southwest Region. Located in the city of Beaumont, Lamar University is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,905, while out-of-state students pay about $18,745. Typical student debt for forensic chemistry graduates is $26,988. Forensic Chemistry graduates of Lamar University earn a median of $52,678 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 86%.
Arizona State University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in forensic chemistry, landing the #2 spot this year. Set in the city of Tempe, Arizona State University is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $12,223, compared with $33,139 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for forensic chemistry graduates is $21,885. Forensic Chemistry graduates of Arizona State University earn a median of $38,766 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 90% of applicants are accepted.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Sam Houston State University earned it the #3 place for forensic chemistry. Set in the town of Huntsville, Sam Houston State University is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,228, while out-of-state students pay about $19,068. Students borrow a median of $28,775 to complete the forensic chemistry program here. Early-career forensic chemistry graduates make about $43,940. That is a strong return on a $28,775 median debt. The acceptance rate is 90%.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at University Of Central Oklahoma earned it the #4 place for forensic chemistry. University Of Central Oklahoma is a large public school located in the suburb of Edmond. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,818, compared with $19,704 for out-of-state students. Forensic Chemistry graduates carry a median of $23,321 in student loans. Forensic Chemistry graduates of University Of Central Oklahoma earn a median of $44,085 early in their careers. Set against $23,321 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 78%.
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Notes and References
The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 4 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 4 ranked schools only.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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